Uglies

Uglies

by Scott Westerfeld

Plot:

This descriptive book takes you on the adventure of a young girl named Tally. The world she lives in looks perfect on the outside but on the inside it is far from it. Separated by looks teens cannot wait till there 16, this is when the get there operation to change their looks into something you could only dream of. Tally is ecstatic to change and be with her best friend Peris who has already had the operation. But one night of breaking rules leads Tally to be friend a new girl name Shay. Everything turns from there. Tally will have to make the most important decision of her life it will change everything.

My Thoughts:

I am very pleased with this book. There was always something happening and I never got bored with it.  The main character Tally was well developed and very relatable.

Even though they are not realistic situations Tally seems to make the choice I believe we would all make if we were in her shoes. In one part of the book Tally has to choose either to stay ugly forever or find Shay. Tally decides to go with what she wants but later has a change of heart.  The book also caught a glimpse of how her choices affected her and the people around her. An example of this is in the beginning of the book Tally makes the choice to sneak out and see Peris, because of this she meets Shay. I appreciated how the book also gave you a little back story on Peris and tally’s relationship of best friends. Uglies always kept me on my toes wanting to know what happened next. The ending will make you yearn for the next book.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure. Also to the people who just want to fit in. If you ever need an amazing read you should hands down get Uglies by Scott Westerfeld.

reviewed by J.P., Grade 10 Scona student